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STOPPER

Unique ID: LON-1F0E92

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible pottery stopper tapering to a smaller diameter at the bottom and at the top having a wider diameter and flat top that is partially broken off at one side. Markings across the surface suggest its being wheel made.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 48 mm
Weight: 55.7 g
Diameter: 41 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4483/10

Materials and construction

Primary material: Pottery
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
To be known as: Dowgate

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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